Construction In The Back Yard
Major projects in the back included converting the observation deck to Imhotep's
lair, building the graveyard, and constructing the Well
of Souls demon flyway. This photo shows an early stage of construction,
with tarps over the pool area and the two-story demon chamber; partial framing
of the clock tower can be seen. The Caverns of Confusion
are destined to appear by the tree on the left, and the slide resided by
the stairway.
The graveyard required the construction or refurbishment of a dozen or so
headstones, as well as the construction of a raised grave. This photo shows
painting going on in the front yard paint area.
Imhotep's lair was originally an observation platform
looking out over the Austin hills. Brush was cut and arranged to hide the
platform.
Imhotep himself was a combination of prosthetic artistry and animatronic
wizardry.
Direct questions and comments to Jim Gould
(jgould@io.com)
